Artificial intelligence is transforming how people access information, including spiritual guidance. As artificial intelligence rapidly enters the Christian space, concerns are rising about theology, authority, accuracy, and trust. For Christians in Iran, where asking about faith is extremely dangerous, AI has become a life-saving tool.

Speaking with Tom Jordan on KMUZ Radio, Lana Silk explained why she welcomed scrutiny from YouVersion founder Bobby Gruenewald: Kairos was designed from the ground up to meet the highest theological and ethical standards for Christian AI.

“Caution is right. These are the questions that must be asked – and we’re confident Kairos can stand up to them,” Silk said.

Kairos, an AI-powered discipleship platform created by Transform Iran, provides personalized, Bible-based answers about Jesus and the Christian faith, all while keeping users anonymous and protected.

The AI Problem Facing the Church – and Why It’s Even More Dangerous in Iran

While AI has incredible potential, most platforms face major pitfalls when it comes to theology:

• Ideological Bias: Generic AI often skews answers based on popular opinions or secular perspectives.
• Hallucinations: AI sometimes makes up answers when it cannot find one, which is incredibly dangerous in a theological context.
• Lack of Accountability: Without human oversight, AI may misrepresent Scripture or unintentionally endorse false teachings.

Secular AI is overwhelmed by conflicting information. If it doesn’t know the answer, it guesses – and that’s dangerous in matters of faith.

For believers in Iran, these issues could mislead or endanger users, making it critical to have a tool that is both accurate and safe.

Why Iran Needs Safe Christian Discipleship Tools

Iran is one of the most censored and hostile environments in the world for Christians. Evangelism is illegal, pastors can be imprisoned, and believers risk persecution simply for asking questions about God. For many, access to a church or Christian community is impossible.

When you can’t safely speak to a pastor or attend a church, people are left isolated. Kairos bridges that gap by providing safe, interactive, Scripture-based guidance without exposing anyone’s identity.

Traditional online content like articles, videos, or even social media, are helpful but limited. Users often struggle to navigate thousands of resources or receive answers specific to their personal questions. Kairos was developed to solve that problem.

Kairos: Solving the AI Problem for Faith Seekers

Transform Iran built Kairos to meet the unique needs of Iranian believers while staying true to Scripture. Its design also overcomes the common challenges of AI, ensuring every answer is accurate, ethical, and biblically sound.

• Ring-Fenced Knowledge Base: Kairos is fed only vetted, biblical content (over 5,000 articles, apologetics, and Scripture).
• Human Oversight: Theological experts constantly monitor answers to ensure accuracy.
• Prevents Hallucinations: If Kairos cannot answer a question confidently, it responds: “I do not know the answer to your question. Check back in a few days while our team works on it.”
• Maintains Biblical Integrity: Kairos will never endorse sin or provide answers that drift from Scripture.

Kairos has been told that the Bible trumps everything. Only from there is it allowed to answer questions.

Tom Jordan adds: “It’s a beautiful exposition — biblically accurate, interactive, and safe for people in Iran.”

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From Curiosity to Commitment: Kairos Guides Faith Safely

Many Iranians are curious about Christianity due to censorship and government warnings against the Bible. Kairos helps turn that curiosity into informed faith:

“Our number one most popular question in Kairos is: ‘Does praying this prayer make me a Christian?’” Silk says. “Kairos guides them through surrender, faith, and Scripture in a safe, anonymous way.”

When we first launched Kairos, we noticed it began to offer to pray for people, writing biblical prayers based on Scripture and context. We adjusted the language to make sure users understood that it guides them in prayer, rather than replacing the role of God or a human pastor.

The platform also guides seekers toward Transform Iran’s wider ministry offerings, including digital churches, safe mentorship, and faith resources – all without compromising anonymity.

AI Technology Serving Discipleship and the Mission

Kairos is more than a tool – it’s an extension of Transform Iran’s ministry:

• Safe Exploration: Users can ask personal questions without fear.
• Immediate Answers: Personalized, interactive responses accelerate discipleship and personal growth.
• Scripture-Only Guidance: Answers remain fully grounded in the Bible, avoiding secular bias.

AI in itself is just a tool that mimics what a human might do. We are using it to help people who would otherwise be completely disconnected in their Christian walk.

Looking Ahead: Making Kairos Even More Accessible

Transform Iran is developing a mobile app for Kairos to expand reach and accessibility. Meanwhile, the platform continues to provide scripturally faithful, safe guidance to seekers and believers, proving how technology can support discipleship in hostile environments.

We need to remain vigilant and monitor responses, but the potential for Kairos to help isolated believers is incredible.

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Radio interview originally broadcast on KMUZ Radio